About Deb

My Yoga Journey

I discovered yoga more than 25 years ago. Like many people, I began for the physical benefits, hoping to become stronger and more flexible. What I didn’t expect was how profoundly it would influence every part of my life.

Yoga taught me to breathe more deeply, move with greater ease and meet life’s challenges with a little more calm and clarity. The changes were so significant that I eventually decided to train as a teacher, so that I could share these benefits with others.

Today I teach friendly, welcoming classes for people of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re stepping onto a yoga mat for the first time or returning after many years, my aim is always the same: to help you feel stronger, calmer and more at home in your body.

What Yoga Has Given Me

Easier breathing. Mild asthma meant I always sounded a little like Darth Vader. Yoga transformed my breathing.
Better posture. I stand taller, move more freely and have much greater body awareness.
A calmer mind. Instead of everything competing for attention, I can focus on one thing at a time.
Greater vitality. I’ve become stronger, healthier and more comfortable in my own body.
Healthier ageing. My skin, posture and energy all remind me that consistent yoga practice really does make a difference.
And one unexpected bonus… Warm feet! Better circulation was something I never expected

Qualifications & Experience

British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) Teacher Training: Completed in 2014, providing a strong foundation in yoga teaching.
Yoga Therapy: Trained in therapeutic approaches to yoga, enabling me to offer an individualized approach for various needs.
Continued Professional Development: Regularly attend workshops and training to stay updated with the latest in yoga practice and teaching.

My Teaching Lineage

Although I trained with the British Wheel of Yoga, much of my personal practice has been shaped by the Satyananda Yoga tradition.

For many years I have studied with teachers from the Satyananda lineage, spending time at both the Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales and YogaPoint, India. This tradition integrates postures, breath awareness, meditation, relaxation and yogic philosophy into a complete system for health and wellbeing.

You can read about one of my recent visits over to the Welsh Ashram here

The Satyananda approach has had a profound influence on my teaching. Rather than focusing only on flexibility or fitness, my classes encourage students to explore the connection between body, breath and mind, making yoga accessible, practical and deeply restorative for everyday life.

What My Students Say

“After a knee replacement and being diagnosed with osteoporosis in my lower back, I never imagined I’d be able to sit or lie on the floor comfortably again. Thanks to Deb’s beginners’ yoga classes, I can now do both without pain and I’m as flexible as I was years ago.

Deb’s gentle, encouraging and often humorous teaching style makes every class enjoyable, and I’m discovering not only greater flexibility but also the calm that yoga brings. I’m so glad I started.”

— Sally, aged 60

My Approach

I believe yoga should be available to everybody.

My classes are friendly, supportive and non-competitive. Every posture can be adapted to suit your body, so there’s no pressure to keep up or perform. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing stiffness, reducing stress or simply wanting to stay healthy as you get older, you’ll be encouraged to work at your own pace.

After more than fifteen years of teaching, I still feel privileged to watch students discover that yoga can genuinely change how they move, breathe and feel.

I’d love to welcome you to a class and help you discover what yoga can do for you.

See the class timetable here